Funchal
Portugal
The capital of the island of Madeira is a perfect destination if you want to combine cultural tourism and lazing around.
Halfway between the sea and the mountains, the city - which takes its name from fennel (funcho) has a fine cathedral, built by the Knights of the Order of Christ at the end of the 15th century. The nave is decorated with a magnificent ceiling, itself adorned with caissons and marquetry. During your holiday, you’ll be able to admire the collections of furniture housed in the Museum of the Decorative Arts.
Fancy some greenery between visits? Head for the Palheiro Ferreiro Gardens with its 3000 plant species. Finally, you can’t leave Funchal without enjoying the panoramic view offered by the many viewpoints.
Don’t delay - order your air tickets to Funchal with Aigle Azur right away!
For your ride between the aiport and dowtown, numerous solutions are at your disposal :
- taxi
- bus
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Capital : Lisbon
Population : 10,8 million inhabitants
Area : 88,800 km2
Official Language : Portuguese
Currency : Euro
Portugal is very different from her neighbour, Spain, and has an identity all of her own.
Portugal has been deeply marked by the civilisations which have lived here and you’ll love the Mediterranean pace of life here. This is rather a paradox, considering that the country’s only coastline is on the Atlantic!
From Lisbon to Porto via the centre of the country and its religious heritage, the wonderful landscapes of the Alentejo region and the beaches of the Algarve, Portugal reveals all her diversity.
While you’re in Portugal, you can explore the charms of Lisbon, losing yourself in the alleyways of the Alfama and partying in Bairro Alto.
While you’re here, why not visit the village of Sintra? As for Porto, the city has a superb historic centre, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Fancy a bit of lazing around? Head for Cascais and the coves of the Algarve! For a gastronomic getaway, you can go to the Upper Douro Valley winegrowing region or the Alentejo.
Formalities: all European Union and Swiss citizens need is a national identity card. Nationals of other countries will need a valid passport.
Time difference: 1 hour behind France.
Electricity: the voltage is 220 V and plugs are of the continental type.
Currency: Portugal’s currency is the euro.
Health: remember to ask for your European health insurance card. In the event of an emergency while you’re in Portugal, dial 112. There are no compulsory vaccinations.
